@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 Toronto avant-pop artist SCOTT HARDWARE shares new single ‘Blu Again’ via Telephone Explosion On April 3, 2020, Toronto’s Scott Hardware will be releasing Engel, his second full-length album, and first on Telephone Explosion Records. It will mark the end of…
Brooklyn bred jazz artist Johnny Mercier is one of the throw backs of our current times who has not succumbed to recent trends and stuck to his roots. Johnny grew up being inspired by such legends like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Mario Canonge (the jazz pianist from the Island of Martinique), Jacky Terrason, Bill Evans…
Victoria Monét is capitalizing on her moment, so to speak, delivering today a bold new video for her appropriately titled song “Moment,” the second single off her forthcoming project, Jaguar, slated for release this Spring via Platoon. Following the late 2019 release of self-love gym anthem “Ass Like That”, and four nominations at this year’s…
Leeds-based Indie/Alternative Rock Band Melancholy Ray drop their newest single today. Taking influences from the indie rock giants of the past, Melancholy Ray’s single “15 Years” is a must-listen. Bringing elements of post-punk, among other genres included with the idea of polishing of the modern day, there’s very few songs which are created, written, or…
Empara Mi has released her brand new single ‘Shout’, taken from the forthcoming mini-album Suitcase Full Of Sins out March 27th. ‘Shout’ is a powerful song of acceptance and finding solace in heartbreak. Utilising only delicate guitars, strings and minimal keys as backing, the song is the most impressive example of Empara Mi’s jaw-dropping vocals…
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Amsterdam riser HEBE shows her vulnerabilities with ‘Out of Sight’, a new slice of organic soul-influenced electronic-pop, out now as an independent release via Kartel. Lifted from her forthcoming debut album, ‘Cards On The Table’, planned for release in late 2020, ‘Out of Sight’ is “an open question about love and if it can survive…
Nickee Nadine can do it all. As a retired US Navy officer, she has traveled the world & got the opportunity to do some amazing things including being the Mistress of Ceremonies for The African-American Heritage Fashion Show in Yokosuka, Japan, as well as being the Make-up artist for the Armed Forces Radio & Television…
Like driving a car, horse riding comes with the same intent to increase the safety of the rider if things are to get south. In automobiles you will find a variety of safety features such as seatbelts, air bags and customized suspension to bear the fall/intense contact. But in case of riding or performing other…
In celebration of Black History Month, supermodel actor and philanthropist Naomi Campbell teamed up with Apple Music to curate a special playlist inspired by her love for Afrobeats. You can stream the playlist by clicking – DSP – https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fashion-naomi-campbell/pl.eef1b493670042db938e158ed21ceed3 When asked about curating this playlist Naomi states: “Afrobeats makes me feel happy whenever I hear…
Tyra Jutai: ““Nudes” was inspired by naïveté in relationships, breakups on social media, and technology and intimacy intersecting. I wanted to contrast ditsy sarcasm with hints of heartbreak and frustration in the song’s lyrics. The lyrics and melody were completely improvised. I self-produced the original version before taking it to the studio to add extra…
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Up-and-coming songwriter Gracie Abrams has released her mesmerizing new single “21.” Showcasing the 20-year-old artist’s magnetic vocal presence, “21” centers on the poetic yet plainspoken lyricism that’s earned lavish praise from tastemakers like The FADER and Pigeons & Planes. Written by Abrams and Sarah Aarons, and produced by Joel Little, “21” is available at all…
Born within walking distance of each other, it seems like these guys were made to make music together. But somehow it took years for them to figure this out themselves… Luckily they finally did come to their senses at some point. Cause, whether you like it or not, their music really is something else… Burght…
I have a long history with Gibrish covering many articles for the Swedish band over the years, so I was very happy to cross paths with them again! Gibrish has been going strong since 2008 and currently promoting their latest album from 2019 titled ‘Secondhand Songs’. Gibrish is Swedish Folk with a major twist including…
Brittan Church is not from England, and not – at least not obviously – religious. Instead, he is a scratchy-voice singer. “Dirty Little Thing” doesn’t just share a sandpaper-rough lead vocal with AC/DC, but also has a title that would make Angus Young proud. The track begins with a rollicking electric guitar chord groove. Church…
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For the growing number of people around the world, sports’ betting is a popular way of spending their free time nowadays. Due to the fast internet and a large number of bookmakers that played an essential role in increasing popularity on online wagers, it is easy to place bets on sports events throughout the world.…
An essential addition to your weekend playlist, New York-based Singer and Model Keeana Kee releases her newest single “Genius” today. Inspired by a road trip that Keeana took through mountains and desert sands of Arizona, she digs deeper into her own soul, singing about the obstacles of personal life and relationship situations where one side…
“Wait on Me” has a great story behind it. The inspiration hit after a life-changing moment in 2017 when Lisa attended a pop-up concert from Keith Urban in Nashville that ended with her singing a duet with him on stage – you can see that video here: That event led Lisa to move to Nashville…
Playboii Nard also known as “Nardslyfe” music is a 29-year-old rapper from Atlanta who recently released his new single “Going in Lately” on Spotify.com. Born Kennon Redding, Playboii Nard’s journey to becoming a popular rapper in the industry wasn’t as easy as it seems. Although he knew that he would become a star one day,…
If you’ve had a busy day and need to unwind, then the key is to consume the music of Robert Thies and Damjan Krajacic. This duo has a way of putting your whole body and mind at ease, so kick back and relax without a care in the world! Speaking of the world, these multi-talented…
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When it comes to classical flute music, there aren’t many artists in the genre getting as much buzz as Patricia Lazzara is lately – and for good reason. Her collaborative album with Steve Markoff, Timeless – Hits of Love and Hope from Pop, Rock & Soft Rock, has been getting a lot of hype in the…
A palm-muted acoustic guitar riff slowly claws away at the darkness that precedes the opening verses of “Humming Bird,” one of the songs you’ll find on the new record from Andy Michaels, Incendiary Heart, and as it comes into focus alongside a midrange-heavy vocal from Michaels himself, the haunting harmony that ensues is hard to forget…
Rigel Cable is an American social media influencer and a successful digital marketing professional. Known as “Rigel Gemini” on Instagram and through a blog of the same name, Cable’s upbringing in a solar and wind powered home within a non-judgemental family allowed him to explore his own tastes from a young age. In awe of…
Hard Rock band NeverWake have premiered their video for single “Call Out My Name.” NeverWake is based in Pittsburgh PA with an international social media fan base of over 100,000 followers. “Call Out My Name” has hit the airwaves and has been picked up and is in rotation internationally on many FM and digital radio…
Born in Gilmer, Texas on October 27th, 1939, Benny, the younger, bass-playing brother of Freddie King, has made the blues his business for over six decades. Touring the world as a sideman throughout his sixty-plus year career, Turner recently appeared in Europe for the first time as a bandleader. Whether as a highlight at the…
Circa Waves today unveil the video for “Sad Happy”, the eponymous first single from the Sad side of their forthcoming album Sad Happy (release on March 13, 2020). A banging, soulful track that drives along strummed chords and keyboard riffs, it’s another example of Kieran Shudall’s ever developing songwriting, perfectly encapsulating the uptempo yet emotional tensions that cut right to the heart of the album Sad…
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It’s normal to see all-male rock bands that bring intensity and power to the scene, but Chicago’s female-fronted Ignescent bears the fury, magnitude, and passion of any all-male group and relinquishes it in an authentic and emancipating burst. Their timeline began in 2008 when vocalist Jennifer Benson, lead guitarist Deven Elion, drummer Chris Calix, rhythm…
The latest single “Hasan” from Schaus’ album Grinding continues exploring how Scott Schaus has expanded his songwriting talents since the release of its predecessor Quite Okay. His idiosyncratic brand of bedroom pop has no clear antecedent in the modern indie music scene but nonetheless proves accessible to any attentive listener. The Pacific Northwest based songwriter/musician oversaw each aspect…
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Who doesn’t like the splendid and almost artistic sites of Europe ingrained with passion, history and the cultural heritage? Travelers all go rushing in to various European estates and destinations whenever they get the chance or heart to do it. But is Europe worth your investment or is there any flicker of a solid real…
The firey and politically forward Nashville based musician, Chelsea Lovitt has released “Beanstalk”, the second track off her forthcoming album You Had Your Cake, So Lie in It, out on Feb 28. Lovitt recently announced the official album release party to be held on Feb 26 at Mercy Lounge in Nashville featuring J.D. Wilkes of the Legendary Shack Shakers, staple figure of the rock-n-roll scene in Nashville and Amy…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 CHILDISH MAJOR INTRODUCES NEW SONG & VISUAL “SHALLOW DIMES” Grammy nominated songwriter/artist/musician/producer CHILDISH MAJOR has no plans of slowing down in 2020. After dropping last month’s “Dem Know” featuring dancehall/rap recording artist BEAM, he returns to unveil his latest track…
From their humble beginnings in a dingy attic making rough demos on a trusty outdated tablet, Heart of Jordan are becoming the next hopeful to stand out in the often over-saturated, cookie-cutter metal and hard rock world. Storming out of the gate in 2018 with their debut self titled album and music video for its…
L.A. rocker John DeMena presents his new album “Dreams And Lies,” a record that brings the best elements of guitar-driven rock and wonderfully atmospheric and passionate songwriting. John joins forces with drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper), bassist Pete Griffin (Steve Vai) and keyboardist Matt Rohde (Jane’s Addiction) to deliver an album of both rock grandiose…
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Music takes its shape in many forms. Sometimes as the background noise to your busy life. Sometimes as the escape from your rugged routine. For 2Dee, rap music was his outlet while growing up to keep him distracted from the rough patches of the Newark streets. He was born in Haiti and came to New…
